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The Black Hand by Stephan Talty tells the true story of Joseph Petrosino, an Italian American detective, who battled the Black Hand, a criminal society terrorizing Italian immigrant communities in early 20th-century America through kidnappings, bombings, and extortion. Petrosino’s investigation took him from New York City to Sicily, highlighting his dedication and the xenophobia faced by Italian immigrants. The book includes set themes around violence, discrimination, and injustice.